Request for Information- NEI Library
ID: HM047625_RFI-NEI_LibraryType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5966c840893845419cd7713b9c8eadd2/view
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    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) within the Department of Defense is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Non-Earth Imaging (NEI) Library. The objective of this RFI is to identify industry capabilities for software solutions related to NEI data projects and to gather comments from potential service providers. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the NGA's capabilities in managing and utilizing NEI data effectively. Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00 PM Eastern on January 8, 2025, and interested parties must have a classified ARC account to access the relevant information on the classified Intelligence Community Acquisition Research Center website. For inquiries, contact Joylene Burton at joylene.u.burton@nga.mil.

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    joylene.u.burton@nga.mil
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